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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical ChronographvsWolbrook Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38

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Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38
WolbrookOutrider Professional Mecaquartz 38
MSRP $215
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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph is praised for its handsome, heritage-inspired design with a clean, balanced dial and an external tachymeter bezel. Reviewers highlight the upgraded case and bracelet, noting improved comfort and good value for a well-designed chronograph with an in-house movement. The caliber 8R48 movement features a vertical clutch and column wheel with MEMS technology for durability and precision. Points to consider include the 4:30 date window and a 14.6mm thickness, while the 45-hour power reserve is noted as an area for potential improvement. On balance, reviewers find the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph to be a solid offering with good value, particularly for its design and in-house movement.

Wolbrook Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38 for its excellent finishing, attractive design, and smooth 4-tick-per-second mecaquartz movement. The bright and long-lasting lume, easy-to-use crown, 38mm case with 20mm drilled lugs, and 120m water resistance are also noted positively. The Hesalite box crystal and beads of rice bracelet contribute to its vintage feel, powered by a Seiko VH60 mecaquartz movement. Some owners find the 38mm size too small for their preference. Overall, owners rate the Wolbrook Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38 highly for its finishing and vintage aesthetic at the price.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph42mm
Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 3838mm
Power Reserve
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph45h
Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 3840h
Water Resistance
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph100m
Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38120m
MSRP
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph$2,500
Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38$215

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
120m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
8R48
Seiko VH60
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
34
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$215
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